Contemporary Finals PDF

1. What term is also known as the North-South Divide? - A) Global Development Divide - B) Economic Polarization - C) Global Divides - D) Economic Equality 2. Which region is considered part of the “North” in the Global Divides? - A) Latin America - B) Europe - C) Afric...

1. What term is also known as the North-South Divide? - A) Global Development Divide - B) Economic Polarization - C) Global Divides - D) Economic Equality 2. Which region is considered part of the “North” in the Global Divides? - A) Latin America - B) Europe - C) Africa - D) Southeast Asia 3. Countries in the “South” are typically: - A) Wealthy and developed - B) Industrialized and stable - C) Developing with emerging economies - D) Focused on technological advancement 4. What percentage of the world's manufacturing industries are located in the North? - A) 60% - B) 75% - C) 90% - D) 50% 5. The South has access to how much of the world’s income? - A) One-fifth - B) Half - C) Three-quarters - D) Two-thirds 6. Which of the following is a challenge for the South region due to political instability? - A) Increased manufacturing - B) Security dilemmas - C) High literacy rates - D) Technological advancement 7. Regionalism is defined as: - A) Informal cooperation between citizens of different countries - B) Economic integration of different continents - C) Formal intergovernmental collaboration between states - D) The spread of culture globally 8. Which region covers the most significant part of the global land area? - A) Europe - B) North America - C) Asia - D) Africa 9. Which continent has the most developed economic regions? - A) Europe - B) Asia - C) North America - D) South America 10. The Amazon rainforest is primarily located in: - A) Africa - B) South America - C) Asia - D) North America 11. One advantage of regionalism is: - A) Increased competition - B) Gains in trade - C) Economic instability - D) Cultural homogeneity 12. Which of these is a disadvantage of regionalism? - A) Improved trade relations - B) Cultural centralization - C) Expansion of global cities - D) None of the above 13. Which country in East Asia is known for technological advancement? - A) Mongolia - B) Japan - C) Laos - D) Pakistan 14. Which of these is a defining characteristic of physical regions? - A) Language - B) Economic systems - C) Climate and vegetation - D) Population size 15. The European Union is a significant example of: - A) Global city development - B) Regional integration - C) Political fragmentation - D) International isolationism 16. A region united by shared cultural characteristics is categorized as: - A) Physical region - B) Cultural region - C) Economic region - D) Political region 17. One characteristic of political regions is: - A) Shared natural resources - B) High rates of migration - C) Common political ideologies - D) Economic interdependence 18. Which Asian region has the highest population density? - A) Central Asia - B) East Asia - C) South Asia - D) Western Asia 19. Which Asian region is referred to as "The Stans"? - A) East Asia - B) Central Asia - C) South Asia - D) Southeast Asia 20. Which organization aims to promote peace and stability in Southeast Asia? - A) ASEAN - B) NATO - C) EU - D) African Union --- ### *Globalization and Media (21-40)* 21. Global communication is vital in a globalized world because: - A) It limits interaction - B) It helps people stay connected across divides - C) It restricts information sharing - D) It is a local communication method only 22. Social media networks help users: - A) Connect across geographic, political, or economic borders - B) Limit their social interactions - C) Focus only on regional news - D) Avoid globalization 23. Which social media network was the first to reach 1 billion monthly active users? - A) Instagram - B) Pinterest - C) Facebook - D) Twitter 24. Which region does VK, a popular social network, primarily serve? - A) Asia - B) Europe - C) North America - D) Africa 25. Which is a major advantage of social media? - A) Decreased global communication - B) Increased connectivity and information sharing - C) Reduced social maturity - D) Isolation from other cultures 26. A primary role of television in globalization is: - A) Promoting isolationism - B) Acting as a visual medium to educate and inform - C) Reducing international news coverage - D) Limiting global trade awareness 27. Which media is often most accessible to rural areas? - A) Television - B) Social Media - C) Radio - D) Newspapers 28. Which media form provides both visual and audio content, popular globally? - A) Radio - B) Television - C) Newspapers - D) Podcasts 29. The role of internet in media globalization primarily supports: - A) Isolation - B) Fast and easy access to global information - C) The decline of global trade - D) Restricted communication between countries 30. Which platform allows illiterate people in rural areas to access information? - A) Print newspapers - B) Television - C) Social media - D) Radio 31. One key disadvantage of social media includes: - A) Limited information sharing - B) Increase in traditional job creation - C) Cyberbullying and privacy concerns - D) A decline in cultural awareness 32. Social media platforms are advantageous for businesses because: - A) They limit advertising - B) They reduce market reach - C) They provide a broad audience for promotion - D) They are restricted to local use only 33. Which factor contributes significantly to globalization? - A) Language barriers - B) Limited access to media - C) Enhanced global communication technology - D) Local governance limitations 34. Social networks encourage users to: - A) Avoid international news - B) Isolate from global issues - C) Engage in diverse cultural exchanges - D) Restrict content creation 35. A critical role of the internet in politics is: - A) Encouraging cultural isolation - B) Acting as a medium for connecting media and viewers on political issues - C) Limiting the reach of political discussions - D) Promoting international election interference 36. Media platforms have evolved to: - A) Limit public awareness - B) Increase global cooperation - C) Decrease economic collaboration - D) Isolate local communities 37. The television serves as a medium for: - A) Reducing cultural understanding - B) Enhancing public access to international news - C) Limiting access to entertainment - D) Promoting regional isolation 38. The "global village" concept refers to: - A) Global economic isolation - B) A world connected through information flow and communication - C) Limitations on cultural exchange - D) Separation of rural and urban areas 39. Media’s role in globalization has been to: - A) Restrict access to international products - B) Enhance economic, cultural, and social connections worldwide - C) Limit international trade and cooperation - D) Decrease public interest in other cultures 40. Which technology has been pivotal in spreading global culture? - A) Local newspapers - B) Digital media - C) Traditional telegraph - D) Film photography 1. Global migration is defined as: - A) Moving within a single city - B) Moving between countries or regions - C) Traveling for tourism - D) Settling permanently in a native country 42. One of the primary reasons people migrate is: - A) Improved weather conditions - B) Cultural heritage sites - C) Job opportunities and economic benefits - D) Access to local festivities 43. Which country has the highest immigration rate? - A) Russia - B) United States - C) Saudi Arabia - D) Canada 44. A significant factor for migration includes: - A) Isolation - B) Political persecution or war - C) Localized industry - D) Limited travel 45. Which country is the largest source of legal immigrants to the United States? - A) Philippines - B) China - C) India - D) Mexico 46. One main impact of migration on host countries is: - A) Decrease in workforce - B) Reduction in economic growth - C) Increase in demand for goods and services - D) Decrease in cultural diversity 47. Forced migration often involves: - A) Voluntary relocation for work - B) Compulsory movement due to conflict or disaster - C) Planned vacation travel - D) Educational exchange programs 48. Migrants contribute to host countries by: - A) Reducing innovation - B) Supplying skilled labor and human capital - C) Limiting technological advancement - D) Increasing dependency on local jobs 49. Internal migration is defined as: - A) Movement within a country - B) Movement between continents - C) Short-term travel for holidays - D) Migration restricted to rural areas 50. What is a "Migration Slump"? - A) A decrease in migration due to economic recession - B) Increased migration to urban areas - C) Reduced migration due to political instability - D) A rise in migration when income levels increase 51. Which type of migration is most common for retired individuals in developed countries? - A) Internal migration - B) International retirement migration - C) Forced migration - D) Seasonal migration 52. A primary impact of global migration on local economies includes: - A) Cultural isolation - B) Reduction in innovation - C) Growth in the informal sector - D) Decrease in technological progress 53. Migration that occurs due to seasonal jobs is termed: - A) Internal migration - B) Forced migration - C) Labor migration - D) Short-term migration 54. An example of forced migration includes: - A) Movement due to job promotions - B) Migration for higher education - C) Displacement from natural disasters - D) Movement for tourism 55. Transculturation due to migration refers to: - A) Loss of cultural identity - B) Blending of cultural influences - C) Exclusion of certain communities - D) Lack of cultural adaptation 56. Which of the following is NOT a type of global migration? - A) International migration - B) Seasonal migration - C) Domestic commuting - D) Forced migration 57. One primary reason for emigration from the Philippines is: - A) Climate factors - B) Limited migration policies - C) High demand for skilled nurses abroad - D) National trade expansion 58. Labor and temporary migration is primarily driven by: - A) Educational demands - B) Seasonal tourism - C) Skilled workforce demands in host countries - D) Climate change 59. The major economic impact of migration in developing countries is: - A) Slower economic growth - B) Remittances sent back to home countries - C) High unemployment rates - D) Decline in agricultural output 60. One significant environmental impact of global migration includes: - A) Increased forest cover - B) Industrial growth in rural areas - C) Increased urbanization and land use - D) Decreased population density --- ### *Sustainable Development (61-80)* 61. Sustainable development is defined as: - A) Development focusing only on current needs - B) Development meeting present needs without compromising future generations - C) Economic expansion without limits - D) Short-term resource consumption 62. Which of the following is NOT a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)? - A) Zero Hunger - B) Quality Education - C) Global Economic Supremacy - D) Climate Action 63. The Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by nearly all nations in: - A) 2010 - B) 2015 - C) 2000 - D) 2020 64. Which SDG focuses on reducing global poverty? - A) SDG 3 - B) SDG 1 - C) SDG 5 - D) SDG 8 65. SDG 6 emphasizes the need for: - A) Improved trade agreements - B) Climate control measures - C) Clean water and sanitation - D) Digital education access 66. Achieving SDGs requires which fundamental approach? - A) Exclusive focus on economic growth - B) Integration of economic, social, and environmental actions - C) Prioritizing financial stability alone - D) Limiting industrial expansion 67. The goal of Zero Hunger aims to: - A) Eliminate malnutrition and promote food security - B) Increase global crop production for export - C) Focus only on urban hunger - D) Support fast food industries 68. Sustainable cities and communities are promoted by: - A) SDG 8 - B) SDG 11 - C) SDG 13 - D) SDG 15 69. Which SDG aims to promote peace and justice? - A) SDG 13 - B) SDG 7 - C) SDG 16 - D) SDG 4 70. Economic stability involves: - A) Reducing inflation - B) Large fluctuations in economic activity - C) Ignoring currency volatility - D) Uncontrolled market expansion 71. Environmental sustainability focuses on: - A) Limiting industrial output - B) Managing natural resources to support future needs - C) Increasing reliance on fossil fuels - D) Promoting unchecked economic growth 72. Social inclusion as a goal involves: - A) Economic benefits for select groups - B) Reducing equal opportunities - C) Encouraging diverse communities to thrive together - D) Isolating marginalized groups 73. Which of these is a major reason to pursue sustainable development? - A) To accelerate resource consumption - B) To provide essential needs for future generations - C) To increase biodiversity loss - D) To promote energy wastage 74. Climate action as an SDG focuses on: - A) Stabilizing global tourism - B) Reducing emissions and combating climate change - C) Enhancing trade through global transportation - D) Ignoring environmental regulations 75. Sustainable energy sources include: - A) Fossil fuels - B) Renewable resources like solar and wind - C) Nuclear power only - D) Exclusive reliance on coal 76. Economic growth in sustainable development should be: - A) Maximized at any cost - B) Balanced to ensure resource conservation - C) Ignored for environmental reasons - D) Focused solely on urban development 77. Sustainable agricultural practices involve: - A) Intensive pesticide use - B) Conservation of soil and water resources - C) Expanding factory farming - D) Solely increasing output 78. Which of the following best describes "Life Below Water" as an SDG? - A) Encouraging unrestricted fishing - B) Conserving marine ecosystems - C) Expanding ocean transport - D) Limiting access to water bodies 79. Which of the following is an SDG to help sustain biodiversity on land? - A) SDG 15 - B) SDG 8 - C) SDG 10 - D) SDG 4 80. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development includes how many goals? - A) 10 - B) 15 - C) 17 - D) 20 --- ### *Global Cities and Demography (81-100)* 81. Global cities are defined by: - A) Population size only - B) Economic and cultural influence globally - C) Isolation from global networks - D) Primarily rural characteristics 82. Which city is considered an Alpha ++ global city? - A) Tokyo - B) London - C) New Delhi - D) Cairo 83. A primary feature of global cities is: - A ) High dependency on rural agriculture - B) Limited international transport networks - C) Influence in international trade and finance - D) Isolation from global issues 84. The term "global city" was popularized by: - A) Albert Einstein - B) Saskia Sassen - C) Max Weber - D) Emile Durkheim 85. One criticism of global cities is: - A) High economic impact locally - B) Isolation from national economies - C) Supporting local governance alone - D) Limited cultural reach 86. Which global city is known for its high economic and technological influence? - A) Mexico City - B) San Francisco - C) Manila - D) Cairo 87. Global demographic studies focus on: - A) Only population distribution - B) Economic data only - C) Population size, composition, and distribution - D) Regional culture only 88. Population growth rate is calculated by: - A) Subtracting mortality from fertility rate - B) Birth rate minus death rate - C) Population density minus mortality rate - D) Migration rate minus birth rate 89. Which factor does NOT affect demographic changes? - A) Marriage rates - B) Climate variation - C) Social mobility - D) Migration 90. Demography helps governments in: - A) Policy-making and economic planning - B) Restricting information access - C) Ignoring urban development - D) Limiting population growth only 91. A primary concern in global demography today is: - A) Declining population sizes globally - B) Increased rural populations - C) Rapid urbanization - D) Limited birth rates 92. Demographic cycles illustrate: - A) Stationary population stages - B) Decreasing population trends - C) Patterns in population changes over time - D) Constant birth rates 93. Urbanization impacts global demographics by: - A) Decreasing city populations - B) Limiting economic growth - C) Increasing demand on city infrastructure - D) Reducing job opportunities 94. Aging populations in developed countries lead to: - A) Higher birth rates - B) Greater dependency on younger generations - C) Increased economic growth - D) Decreased healthcare needs 95. High birth rates are typically seen in: - A) Developed nations - B) Low-income, developing regions - C) Urban centers only - D) Global cities 96. One impact of overpopulation is: - A) Increased resource availability - B) Strain on infrastructure and resources - C) Higher employment rates - D) Environmental restoration 97. Migration can influence population composition by: - A) Reducing diversity - B) Increasing workforce diversity - C) Limiting cultural exchange - D) Decreasing urban population 98. Rapid urbanization leads to: - A) Increased rural populations - B) Expanding city infrastructure needs - C) Decreased demand for housing - D) Declining economies 99. Declines in fertility rates are often linked to: - A) Increased mortality rates - B) Economic development - C) Decreased life expectancy - D) Reduced social mobility 100. Social mobility impacts demographics by: - A) Reducing population size - B) Enabling movement across social classes - C) Limiting educational access - D) Restricting urban growth ANSWER KEY ### *Global Divides and Regionalism (1-20)* 1. C) Global Divides 2. B) Europe 3. C) Developing with emerging economies 4. C) 90% 5. A) One-fifth 6. B) Security dilemmas 7. C) Formal intergovernmental collaboration between states 8. C) Asia 9. A) Europe 10. B) South America 11. B) Gains in trade 12. B) Cultural centralization 13. B) Japan 14. C) Climate and vegetation 15. B) Regional integration 16. B) Cultural region 17. C) Common political ideologies 18. C) South Asia 19. B) Central Asia 20. A) ASEAN --- ### *Globalization and Media (21-40)* 21. B) It helps people stay connected across divides 22. A) Connect across geographic, political, or economic borders 23. C) Facebook 24. B) Europe 25. B) Increased connectivity and information sharing 26. B) Acting as a visual medium to educate and inform 27. C) Radio 28. B) Television 29. B) Fast and easy access to global information 30. D) Radio 31. C) Cyberbullying and privacy concerns 32. C) They provide a broad audience for promotion 33. C) Enhanced global communication technology 34. C) Engage in diverse cultural exchanges 35. B) Acting as a medium for connecting media and viewers on political issues 36. B) Increase global cooperation 37. B) Enhancing public access to international news 38. B) A world connected through information flow and communication 39. B) Enhance economic, cultural, and social connections worldwide 40. B) Digital media --- ### *Global Migration (41-60)* 41. B) Moving between countries or regions 42. C) Job opportunities and economic benefits 43. B) United States 44. B) Political persecution or war 45. A) Philippines 46. C) Increase in demand for goods and services 47. B) Compulsory movement due to conflict or disaster 48. B) Supplying skilled labor and human capital 49. A) Movement within a country 50. D) A rise in migration when income levels increase 51. B) International retirement migration 52. C) Growth in the informal sector 53. C) Labor migration 54. C) Displacement from natural disasters 55. B) Blending of cultural influences 56. C) Domestic commuting 57. C) High demand for skilled nurses abroad 58. C) Skilled workforce demands in host countries 59. B) Remittances sent back to home countries 60. C) Increased urbanization and land use --- ### *Sustainable Development (61-80)* 61. B) Development meeting present needs without compromising future generations 62. C) Global Economic Supremacy 63. B) 2015 64. B) SDG 1 65. C) Clean water and sanitation 66. B) Integration of economic, social, and environmental actions 67. A) Eliminate malnutrition and promote food security 68. B) SDG 11 69. C) SDG 16 70. A) Reducing inflation 71. B) Managing natural resources to support future needs 72. C) Encouraging diverse communities to thrive together 73. B) To provide essential needs for future generations 74. B) Reducing emissions and combating climate change 75. B) Renewable resources like solar and wind 76. B) Balanced to ensure resource conservation 77. B) Conservation of soil and water resources 78. B) Conserving marine ecosystems 79. A) SDG 15 80. C) 17 --- ### *Global Cities and Demography (81-100)* 81. B) Economic and cultural influence globally 82. B) London 83. C) Influence in international trade and finance 84. B) Saskia Sassen 85. B) Isolation from national economies 86. B) San Francisco 87. C) Population size, composition, and distribution 88. B) Birth rate minus death rate 89. B) Climate variation 90. A) Policy-making and economic planning 91. C) Rapid urbanization 92. C) Patterns in population changes over time 93. C) Increasing demand on city infrastructure 94. B) Greater dependency on younger generations 95. B) Low-income, developing regions 96. B) Strain on infrastructure and resources 97. B) Increasing workforce diversity 98. B) Expanding city infrastructure needs 99. B) Economic development 100. B) Enabling movement across social classes